Clinical Negligence vs Personal Injury: Knowing The Differences (Medical Negligence Matters S3 E6)

Some people believe that clinical negligence and personal injury are essentially the same terms. But while they share many similarities, they are very different.

In Series 3, Episode 6 of Medical Negligence Matters, Gillian Gadsby sits with Tony Mitty – a fellow Partner at Gadsby Wicks and former personal injury lawyer – to explain the differences between personal injury and clinical negligence law.

From the complicated issue of causation in medical negligence, to why you shouldn’t choose a personal injury solicitor over a medical negligence specialist, find out what separates these two legal practices in this engaging podcast.

In this video, we cover:
0:00 - Introduction
1:03 - Tony Mitty’s history in clinical negligence and personal injury
2:08 - Medical negligence claims and “fighting for the underdog”
3:28 - The differences between medical negligence and personal injury
4:46 - The challenge of causation in medical negligence cases
7:02 - Can a personal injury lawyer take on a medical negligence claim?
8:41 - Not every injury is grounds for a medical negligence claim
10:32 - Losing trust in doctors after medical negligence
12:09 - The issue of accountability in medical negligence cases
13:50 - Understanding informed consent before medical procedures
15:54 - Is medical negligence law more complex than personal injury law?
17:18 - Every medical negligence claim is different and important
18:37 - Taking over a medical negligence claim from a non-specialist lawyer
19:55 - How has medical negligence changed for hospitals in the last decade?

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In this episode, you’ll discover:

The differences in complexity between medical negligence and personal injury claims

Why a generalist personal injury lawyer may struggle with a clinical negligence case

Why injuries sustained in a healthcare setting may not be grounds for a claim

The impact of medical negligence on people’s trust in healthcare professionals

How hospitals’ response to medical negligence has changed in the last decade

Why you should always choose a specialist medical negligence solicitor

And much, much more.

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Medical Negligence Matters is the podcast that guides you through the complexities of medical negligence law.

Hosted by Gillian Gadsby, Managing Partner at Gadsby Wicks and a solicitor with over 35 years of specialist experience, this podcast covers everything you need to know about the unique, sensitive world of medical negligence.

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If you believe you have been impacted by medical negligence, speak to our expert team for advice on making a claim. Visit our website at https://www.gadsbywicks.co.uk or call us on 01245 494929.